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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
MORE GOSSIP ABOUT THE JURY.
New Information About Incidents Connected
with the Tally-Sheet Frauds.

Each day, now that the United States grand
jury has returned indictments against the tally
sheet forgers, brings out new crop of takers,
persons who hitherto have resolutey main attained
silence Said one of these TO Journal reporter
yesterday: "The Sentinel is evidently not fully
posted. or it would not harp on Henry Werbe,
the Republican judge ir the Second precinct of
the Thirteenth ward at the ever-memorable
November election and speak of his jumping out
of the window. AS matter of fact, Mr.. Werbe
walked out of the door from the room where the
precinct election board did it's counting. He
said he was entitled to the taly-sheet he had
made out. and simply walked off with it.
Hisey's sheet went into the bag. When Mr..
Werbe found out that he was wrong, he brought
his sheet down to the canvasslng board. He
brought it down early in the day and handed it
to Mr.. Hisey. It would have been much better
FOR number of the conspirators if Mr.. Werbe's
sheet had not come in early. 1t will be
mem bered that sheet was taken into room No.
SO, of which the little boss had the key. and was
there altered. If Mr.. Werbe had not given the
sheet to Mr.. Hisey early, three or four fewer
Democrats would be under Indictment now"
When William H. Morrison made the kick
before the canvassing board, remarklng he
looked at the tell-tale tally -sheet, ''Why, the
writing here is in different colored ink, )" there
was much CONSERVATION among the twenty or
more conspirators who knew what WAS going on.
The little boss was equal to THE occasion. In
great haste he sent out one of Mr.. John E. Suli-
vans young men with directions to go to the
establishment that furnished the county sta
tionery and get the same kind of ink that had
been distributed among the officers at the differ
emit polling places and which had been furnished
by the county. The remaining tally sheets that
were altered did not show anv change in the color
of the ink used. Some of this ink was taken 20
Room No. g. Grand Hotel The gentleman who
sold the ink will remember the young man who
got it of him.
Three tally sheets were altered in room No.
80 in the court house When the altering of
the first of these was under way, after the tales
had been scratched out, the little boss wanted
the poll book of the precinct altered to CORE
spond. ''Why don't you do it YOURSELF said
the working Democrat VINO had been buslv
engaged celebrating Republi tallies
Why" said the boss, with his pleasant smile
and cheerful and polished wit, II can scratch like
hi, but can't write much"
Sterling Holt the with the Ratchet, was
heard to remark on the courthouse steps, while
the canvassng board at work, sit will be
found lying in the Office; and he will be OUT
This chance sentence may be made to dovetail
with Mr.. Corbaleys evidence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
Harrison.

"DR." HARRISON is pursuing eminently
wise course IN Saying nothing until he is
hit" but it is safe to say that in the mean
time he will keep up a tremendous thinking.
and among other things will try to figure
out what the Governor is driving at by at
lacking prominent Democrats. A good
many other people who have some doubts as
10 the Governors interest in genuine reform
are asking the same question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
A RISING YOUNG SINGER.
An indianapolis Lady for Whom Brilliant
Future Is Predicted by Her Admirers.

Miss Ida Sweenie. the soprano. who took
the title role in MIR. Barclay Walkers comic
opera, last week. and made such a favorable i'm
preston, has made such rapid advancement q
singer that her friends confidently predict
brilliant future for her. Her success thus far
has been achieved with comparatively few ad-
vantages, and with but little study and training.
Miss Sweenie was born and raised in this city.
When quite young she became ambitious to
cultivate her voice, with the view of going upon
the stage, but no opportunity was afforded her
until two years ago, when the way was
opened for her to go to Detroit, and
become a student under Prof j. u. Zeilinski
They were the first lessons she had ever taken,
and her advancement was almost marvellous In
a short time she stood the foremost in large
number of students. many of whom had been
studying for years. She began to attract more
than local notice, and before she had been there
a year she received quite number of offers from
managers of leading opera companies but all
these she refused. During the last year of her
stay in Detroit she appeared in several public
concerts and her singing was a subject of popu-
lar praise. At the beginning Of last season she
received q very fattering offer to join the
Emma Abbott company. but she did not accept
Her course of instruction at Detroit was COM
pleted four weeks ago. II am going to New
York in August" che said last evening. to a
Journal reporter "anc If can secure satisfac-
tory engagement with some good company for
next season shall accept it. / have a great
many friends among the singers of New York
who are anxious TO have me. come there and
walt for an opportunity for engagement of
the kind desire. l already have quite a num-
Der of offers. but they do not exactly suit me-"
After season on the stage it is Miss Sweenie's
intention to go to Europe to study. She has
consented to accompany the company organized
by Mr.. Amos Walker on tour of the larger
towns in Indiana She will sing at the enter
tainment to be given at the Grand Opera
on FRIDAY 4yeninp Wi hab 70 ha
her last appearance before an Indianapolis au-
dience for some time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE New York World relates that Presi-
Adams the place in his Cabinet afterwards Of
fered to En- icott, but that after debating the
matter some time Mr.. Adams declined the
honor the ground that he could not accept
Office while his father, the late Charles Francis
Adams, ST., was alive. This forms one of the
most remarkable, not to say the funniest,
cases of filial regard on record and the
Adamses are not noted as humorous family
o;+lar -H -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THERE are people who believe that the city
government, in attempting to regulate the
price of gas to private consumers is becom-
ing trife too paternal, and that it might,
with equal right, undertake to fix the price of
farm produce which is hauled to town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE consolidation of the revenue districts
will throw several Indiana Democrats out of
Office, and perhaps add to the number of pro-
ducers in the State. This may so far relieve
the stringency of the times that Green Smith
will be able to refund the So he overdrew on
IalarY account
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

GAPEN intimates that Governor Gray's raid
on him was due to free use of hair dye,
which, presumably, struck in and made him
belligerent. In the absence of corroborative
proof. Gapen's statement this point is open
10 doubt. If it is true, however, that the
Governor does use hair dye that affects him
In that way, somebody should present him
with new bottle and turn him loose on DR..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
An English Paper on O'Brien.

LONDON May 24.-The Daily News, comment
ing on VIM. O'Briens Canadian trip says 1T
was il-advised but O'Brien has amply aroned
for his error by the courage he has displayed,
and, thanks to che brutality of his opponents.
the harm he might have done to the cause OF
home rule has been more than compensated for
by the indignation of majority of Englshmen
at his treatment
The Standard says that the Parnellites have
received notification from VIM, O'Brien, now in
Canada, that he will not accept the parlia-
mentary seat for the northeast division Of Cork,
to which he was recently elected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

IN centering the Indiana revenue business
In this city President Cleveland recognizes
the Indianapolis boom. and shows DISPOSE
ton to help it along. 1t is little rough on
Kokomo and Lawrenceburg, to be sure, but
then the sooner these places recognize the fact
that they are merely Indianapolis suburbs the
sooner they will be happy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

DIR. EDENHARTER, Democratic candidate
for Mayor, denounced as outrage PROPOSE
road line, and Sim Coy promptly strangled
the proposition by moving its reference to
Edenharters committee. They play into each
others hands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

COLONEL JOHNSON cannot understand why
the .car-drivers should hold him responsible
for an ordinance that the Council has passed.
6ure enough; but the most curious thing
about it is that Council should ever have dared
to pass ordinance laying any restrictions
on the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

If certain members of the Council were as
watchful of the citys interests as they are of
those of the street railroad company, the pub
lie would be largely the gamer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

Mr.. OBRIEN spent yesterday at Niagara
Falls, and will be at Montreal tomorrow.
There will be great demonstration in the
latter city, and if the authorities are not pre-
pared to preserve order and protect Mr..
OBrien it will be their own fault.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE President has been accurately sized up
mt last. After declining great many invita-
tions he finally accepted the one to visit st.
Louis which was printed on satin, signed by
90 900 persons, and bound in big volume.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

If Gapen is entitled to hold as trustee of
the Insane Hospital until his successor shall
be duly elected and qualified" Flack will
never displace him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE street-car drivers never realized that
they were getting % cents more than their
moneys worth when they paid ST. each for
their caps. Curiously enough, too, they refuse
hills
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

DID you ever watch the hammers in piano
bob up, as if by an unseen power, when the
keys are touched9 Just so certain members
of the Council bob up when the street rail-
road is touched
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

IT is reported that Colonel johnson would
like to arrest the striking drivers for contempt
of the street-railway company. Dog houses
on wheels" indeed!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

A WASHINGTON correspondent, who has
been investigating the present methods of the
Pension Office, says: my advice to any man
applying for pension just to accompany
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

PERHAPS DR.. Edenharter, Democratic can
didate for Mayor, would condescend to inform
the public just why it was an outrage to pro-
pose to open the doors to competition in the
street railroad business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
win Sue the streer-Car Company.

William O'Brien, the young man who refused
to put his street-car fare in the box on the
Washington-street line. Monday, reported at
the Mayors court yesterday morning, but he
was not placed on trial. Acting Mayor Smock
informed him that he guilty of no violation
of any law ordinance, and would stand dis
charged. Mr. Smock stated that the Or
dinance provided that a person could be
fined for refusing to pay his fare,
but there no clause requiring him to place it
in the box Mr. O'Brien. according TO his n
statement and that of Robert johnson, of the
company, offered the latter the money, aud when
he refused TO take 1t tossed it to him. From the
Mayors court. Mr.. O'Brien walked to the Office
of his attorney and had a com plant prepared de-
manding 81, 900 damages from Robert johnson
for false arrest. The suit filed yesterday
afternoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE effort to pose as martyrs and the vic
inns of vile persecution the part of the
federal court is likely to be a trying one to the
Coy gang. 1t is a role to which they are not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

PERHAPS DIR. Edenharter would leave home
occasionally if the interests of the street rail-
road company didn't require such constant
attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

PERHAPS the New York college professor who
committed suicide was driven to the step by the
melancholy reflection that he had missed sue
cess in life in not becoming baseball pitcher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

"DR" ENENHARTER isn't showing up to
his political advantage in the Council proceed
inps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THEY call the indianapolis nine the League
baby" This will afford no excuse for pleading
the baby act in extenuation of so many failures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

THE way of the Democratic and would-bt
Labor candidate for Mayor is getting to be &
rocky one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25

new and popular gas treatment. The paper was
interesting to the general public. and the secular
attendance was large. The meeting will continue
through to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-25
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04
Seasoning Glass and China,

A good way to season glass and
china SO that they will remain sound II
exposed to sudden heat or cold Is to
place the articles in cold water bring
ing it gradually up to boiling point,
and then allowing 1t to cool very slow
ly, taking several hours to do It. The
commoncr the materials the more care
is required, for the very best glass and
china is seasoned before it is placed on
the market. If the wares are properly
seasoned in this way they may be
washed in boiling water without fear
of fracture excepting in frosty weather,
when. If they have been exposed to tho
effects of the cold. care must DO taken
not to put them into too hot water sud.
denly.-DslroR Tribune
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

He is q descendant of General Israel Putnam.
He was born on pioneer day, April Z, 1906 He
had n liberal education in the East, and in 1925
went into the land business with his father.
Twenty years later the whole business was
given TO him, and he has amassed u large for.
tune, which he has used generously and wisely.
Mr.. Putnam has been identified with most all OF
the great business enterprises OF Southeastern
Ohio, and was a Director FOE fifteen years in the
old Cincinnati and Belpre railroad.
Mr.. Putnam has bee n great friend to Mari
eta College, and has given 1t sums of money
amounting in the aggregate to more than 80 600,
and has been of solid assistance TO 1t in many
other ways. He has been a trustee OF the col
lege for fifty years and has signed the diploma
Of every man graduated from IT.
Mr.. Putnam is one OF the most widely as
quainted phianthropists OF the country, and
has been one Of the Vice Presidents Of the
American Missionary Association. He was a
member of the first board OF public charities OF
Ohio.
A pioneer association was founded shortly
after the settlement OF the Territory, and 1t has
been continued Mr.. Putnam is the executive
olcer of it at the present time, and has recently
given 500 toward the erection OF centennial
monument or memorial building.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

Another man of illustrious descent now living
in Marietta is Hon William r. Cutler, o grand
son OF Rev. Manusseh Cutler.
He Is man OF uncommon ability, like his
distinguished ancestor and has more than
local reputation. He was in Congress before
the war, and made strong and stirring speeches
in favor OF the abolition of slavery when II was
unsafe and unpopular TO talk for freedom, but
he had the example OF his grandfather before
him, and would have been false to his tradi
tions had he done otherwise. In May, 1857 ho
was a member OF the u. S. Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly, which met in Cleveland, and
offered resolution TO that body designed to
make the advocacy and support OF slavery
subject OF Church discipline.
Mr.. Cutler has had an active political and
business career. He was Il leading spirit in the
building OF the Marietta & Cincinnati railroad,
and has been President, Vice-President and
Superintendent OF the company. He has also
taken an active part In number OF other great
business ventures He was elected TO tho Leg.
islature In 1874, and served three terms, and
was Speaker,of the House In 1867. In 1850 he
was member Of the State Constitutional Con
yenton, and in 1870 was elected by the Repub.
leans member OF Congress.
He is still nm active man, and one OF the best
speakers on historical subjects In the West
i. II. H., IL Cincinnati commercial Gazette.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

Whisky was much In demand and every.
body provided II. Here is n copy from the orig
inal books;
Journal entry:
"B.LPRE September 30, 1901.
"SIR-Please send me by bearer two gallons
Of whisky, and will positively pay you out OF
the money due me for being q soldier. Your
most obedient and humble servant,
"EBRN BATTELLE."
The writer OF the foregoing note was a man
OF high character and the chaplain In tho fort at
Belpre.
The early merchants carried on u big trade In
peltries In u single year one man collected
aud brougst 10 market ut Marietta eight hun.
dred bear skins from the territory that is now
West Virginia.
A great deal OF money used TO be raised by
lotteries In early days. Here is an oficial doou-
ment that supports my statements
"a hill for raising, by way OF u lottery, money
20 build - bridge across the mouth oi the Mus
kingum river
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04
"Signed, SUKEY X. MORRIS,
mark,

There is nothing more striking in the history
of the early business men than their care in re.
cording the details of every transaction For
instance yon will find in these old note e.boolis
here the history Of every rise in the river, every
Indian alarm, the movement OF troops the
erection OF forts, houses, etc. Here also find
the cost OF the first clearings and the names OF
the persons who did the work.
From these old papers here also find the
date and circumstances under which Dudley
Woodbridge, jr., and Herman Blennerhassett
became partners in business. The former was
then only eighteen years OF age. There is also
information that shows their great regard and
esteem for each other, their mutual regret when
II was found that Blennerhassett's plans would
make dissolution necessary the statements OF
their profits and losses for seven years and
drafts given by Dudley Woodbridge in purchas.
ing all of Blennerhassett's interest in trade.
There is good deal of history locked up in the
papers and books of the early merchants.
Douglass Putnam, Esq, who now lives in
Harmar was practically the last agent of the
nonresident members of the Ohio Company.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

"SEcrioS 1. he II enacted by tho General As.
scmby OF tho State OF Ohio, That Rufus Put
nam, Dudley Woodbridge, Return Jonathan
Mclgs ir., Joseph Buell. benjamin Ives Gilman,
Paul Fearing Abner Lord, William Skinner,
Earl Sproat, Giles Hampstead, Edward w. Tup-
per, Dudley Woodbridge, jr, David Putnam,
Matthew Bnckus, Hallnm Hampstead and Levi
Barber be and arc hereby appointed managers
TO raise, by way Of lottery. sum not exceeding
30 0OO0, to be applied In erecting bridge across
the Muskingum, between the mouth OF q run
coming into said river, near the markethouse,
and the Ohio river; and majority OF said man.
ayers shall be at times quorum to do business.
Five sections TO the bill. From the rapid sale
Of tickets in tho Muskingum Bridge Lottery,
the managers of said lottery, Mt their meeting
ON the 18th OF December, resolved that Thurs.
day, the 9TH OF April next, be the day on which
the drawing of the lottery will commence.
"Thc bridge across the Muslrlngum river at
Marietta tho place aflxcd by the Legislature
OF this State, will be Of great public utility
must be readily acknowledged by every indi
vdual living in the State, especially TO the In
habitants of Marietta, the proprictors Of lands
in tho Ohio Company's purchase, and TO the in
babitants OF tho towns adjacent. All persons
xishing TO encourage So lauadablo an under
taking are invited to buy; those persons who
act ON pccuniary motives only, have now an
opportunity OF increasing their fortunes.
"Signed by the Chairman OF the Managers.
"MARIErTA, Dec. iG, 1901"
Another thing that at first may appear even
more monstrous. Sometimes they bought
slaves. See this
40 an people to ,olom these presents may com,
greeting:
"WHEREAs, Dudley Woodbridge, Esq, Of
Marietta, In the county OF Washington and State
OF Ohio, paid to Joseph Cook, of the county OF
Wood, in the State of Virginia, the sum OF two
hundred dollars as the price of my freedom and
that the said Cook might have no further right
to my services. Now, know ye, that in consid
Grafton of said sum so by the said Dudley paid
TO my use, as also in consideration OF fifty cents
received to my full satisfaction of the said Dud
ley, I, Sukey Morris, late of said county Of
Wood, now OF Marietta, aforesaid wife OF jack
Morris, of said Marietta, do hereby covenant to
and with the said Dudley, by and with the con
sent OF my said husband, to work and labor for
the said Dudley for and during the term Of
one year and six months from and after the
date OF this instrument, or in default thereof 10
pay TO the said Dudley the sum OF three hun.
drcd dollars. In witness whereof /, the said
Sukey Morris, and also the said Jack in testi-
mony OF his assent to this agreement, have here.
unto set our hands and seals this 2lst day OF
March, 1905
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

formal settlement nj Marietta was Lcccos,u O.
Converse, who became an inhnbitant OF this
woful sphere on tho eth day OF February, 1880
He lived for many years at Marietta. In 1895 he
located In Morgan County, where he engaged In
business, from which he retired TO his farm In
1875. He resided on his farm, about four miles
above McConncllsvillo, until the timo OF his
dsuth, February II, 1859.
II has been remarked that n conspicuous place
in tho early settlement OF Ohio was given to TO.
ligious observance and to the advancement Of
education. One OF the FIRST acts OF the Ohio
Company was 10 employ n teacher and preacher
for the colony at Marietta.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-02-04

No time like the present for trip TO the
summer Cline; and no route like the popu-
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Nashville, via Montgomery, or via Pensa-
cola. Send 2cent postage stamp to g. T..
Atmore, g. p. A, Louisville, KY, for Tour.
ist folder and copy Of "Gulf Coast" O new
publication,